The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, who was newly appointed as Commander Eastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee
The incoming Area Commanderwas received to theEasternNaval Command in compliancewith naval traditions.
Sri Lanka NavyThereafter, Rear Admiral Indika De Silva, who oversaw duties as Acting Commander Eastern Naval Area, formally handed over the duties and responsibilities of the appointment to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe.
